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ACT marijuana law breaches International treaty, UN says As if the matter couldn’t get more confusing, the United Nations (UN) has joined the argument, chipping in on the Australian Capital Territory’s (ACT) new legal cannabis law. The UN’s International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has invoked the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotics Drugs in a letterContinue reading “UN Cries Fowl Over Canberra’s Legal Cannabis Law”

When will Germany legalise cannabis? Angela Merkel’s political party is now considering the idea of legalising cannabis for recreational use in Germany. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is a center-right, conservative party that has been against cannabis legalisation over the years. Now, however, they seem to be abandoning their prohibitive views. Marian Wendt, the party’sContinue reading “CDU Considers Legalizing Cannabis in Germany”

Smoking —the most popular way to consume cannabis Cannabis, the popular psychoactive substance, can be consumed in a number of ways:   Inhalation — smoking and vaping; Oral — in food and drinks; Sublingual — placed under the tongue and; Topical — applied directly to needed area. Inhalation – particularly smoking – is the most popular method of cannabis consumption. Smoking is widelyContinue reading “Is smoking marijuana bad for you?”

Does consuming weed have any side effects? Cannabis has been shrouded in controversy for decades. Formerly a vilified illegal substance, cannabis is now widely accepted in numerous countries and communities across the globe. The widespread acceptance of cannabis can be attributed to the plant’s many medicinal benefits. There are many studies and research projects establishingContinue reading “Side Effects of Consuming Weed”

Canberra emerges with new recreational cannabis laws  Canberra, Australia’s Capital Territory (ACT), has now legalised the possession and cultivation of cannabis for recreational use. This change makes the ACT the first of Australia’s six states and two territories to legalise cannabis for adult use. The bill proposing this law was first brought to parliament byContinue reading “Greg Hunt, Health Minister, Will Not Try To Overturn Canberra’s New Cannabis Rules”

Vaping takes over the world Vaping is a modern alternative to smoking. The practice involves the inhalation of vapours produced by devices known as vaporizers or e-cigarettes. These devices heat up cannabis or nicotine liquids or oils contained in a special cartridge, until they produce vapours. These vapours are then inhaled by the consumer for pleasureContinue reading “Vaping in Australia”

The health minister announcing Australia’s pledge to extensive cannabis research Australia’s health minister, Greg Hunt, announced that the country will provide $3 million for research into the cannabis’ effects on cancer. This comes as the demand for medical cannabis continues to increase, and the number of quality clinical studies into medical cannabis efficacy remain quiteContinue reading “Australia Pledges $3 Million to Medical Cannabis Research”

According to surveys, people prefer consuming cannabis-infused snacks Legal cannabis appears to have triggered a munchies epidemic in places that sell recreational cannabis. Apparently, cannabis users are consuming more cannabis-infused candies and snacks than people who live in areas where the drug is prohibited. According to recent Nielsen data, sales of salty and sweet cannabis snacksContinue reading “Snack Sales Rise When Cannabis Is Legalised”

The majority of Americans, including the public and lawmakers, want to legalise cannabis Americans’ attitudes towards cannabis legalisation have changed over the past few years. Three decades ago, in 1980, a poll revealed that only 24 percent of Americans supported cannabis legalisation. Things appear to have changed since then. The most significant change is shown by 33Continue reading “3 Ways American Attitudes to Cannabis Have Changed In the Last 12 Months”

Cannabis around the world Since cannabis was legalised for medicinal purposes back in 2016, Australia hasn’t had much progress with other cannabis endeavors. Particularly of interest here is recreational marijuana — just when, if at all, will the substance become legal for personal consumption? The cannabis discussion is a global one. Current events point toContinue reading “The Reality of Cannabis Becoming Legal in Australia”